Vernon Reid Reacts to Jann Wenner’s Controversial Comments

Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid is speaking out

Vernon Reid calls on white rock legends to speak out against Jann Wenner

Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid is not surprised by Jann Wenner’s recent comments about Black and female artists. In an interview, Wenner referred to iconic artists like Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, and Grace Slick as inarticulate. Reid, however, believes that Wenner’s comments are not unique to the music industry, but it is rare for anyone to say them out loud.

Reid also expressed that he wants white rock legends like Bruce Springsteen and Bono to speak out against Wenner’s comments, but only if it comes from the heart and not for PR purposes. According to Reid, Wenner’s controversial remarks should be met with genuine responses.

Hot take: Looks like Wenner played his true self like a broken record, and it’s time for some rock legends to drop the mic on his nonsense.

Original article https://www.tmz.com/2023/09/18/living-colour-vernon-reid-jann-wenner-comments-rolling-stone-guitarist/